Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
John Salter
RESULT

Rafael Lovato Jr. def. John Salter (Submission)

Submission · Round 3 · 4:27
Friday, September 21, 2018
Idaho Central Arena, Boise, United States

Rafael Lovato Jr. defeated John Salter by Submission in round 3 (4:27) in the Middleweight bout of Bellator 205: McKee vs. Teixeira, held Friday, September 21, 2018 at Idaho Central Arena, Boise.

Frequently asked questions

Who won John Salter vs Rafael Lovato Jr.?

Rafael Lovato Jr. defeated John Salter by Submission in round 3 (4:27) in the Middleweight bout of Bellator 205: McKee vs. Teixeira, held Friday, September 21, 2018 at Idaho Central Arena, Boise.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

John Salter 47%53% Rafael Lovato Jr.

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

14-3-0
Record
1-0-0
1793
Power Index rating
1812
1
Win Streak
7
41
Age
43
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
78"
198 cm
Southpaw
Stance
--
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
John Salter

No background on record

Camp Salty Dog Jiu Jitsu · United States

Rafael Lovato Jr.

No background on record

Camp Lovato's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · United States

Striking Profile

1.68
SLpM
0.00
32%
Str. Acc.
-
1.68
SApM
0.00
68%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

2.85
TD Avg.
5.00
46%
TD Acc.
100%
66%
TD Def.
0%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
5.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

John Salter · 2-3
  • W
    Bellator 293: Golm vs. James · Mar 31, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Bellator 276: Borics vs. Burnell · Mar 12, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • L
    1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021 · Nov 6, 2021
    Decision
  • L
    1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021 · Nov 6, 2021
    Decision
  • W
    1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021 · Nov 6, 2021
    Decision
Rafael Lovato Jr. · 2-3
  • W
    ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri · Nov 16, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R1 · 03:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri · Nov 15, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    WNO 23: Meregali vs. Rocha · May 10, 2024
    Decision
  • L
    UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 · Mar 3, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:12
  • L
    Tezos WNO 21 · Nov 30, 2023
    Decision

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 1 fight
10.3
Avg sig. strikes
0.0
1.33
Avg takedowns
1.00
1:25
Avg control time
15:37
21
Career high strikes
0
2
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

John Salter
Strike target
Rafael Lovato Jr.
87%
Head
-
10%
Body
-
3%
Leg
-
John Salter
Strike position
Rafael Lovato Jr.
81%
Distance
-
16%
Clinch
-
3%
Ground
-